About the mission
We are looking for a Project Leader for our data team to manage data and digitalization projects from concept to delivery. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and a strong background in project management, data governance, and technical feasibility.
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Overview
We are looking for a Project Leader for our data team within Team Digitalization. The department manages a wealth of data collected during processes and research. This data becomes truly valuable when it is not only managed correctly but also transformed into reusable data products for various stakeholders in a structured and quality manner.Key Responsibilities
Take charge of data and digitalization projects from concept to delivery.
Monitor scope, timing, and quality while ensuring clear priorities and alignment among all stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with business analysts, domain experts, architects, data scientists, data engineers, and the data governance officer.
Translate strategic objectives into concrete project plans and ensure timely, quality delivery of data products in accordance with governance guidelines.
Act as a connecting link between business and IT, creating support among internal and external stakeholders.
Pay attention to both technical feasibility and societal added value.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience as a Project Leader in infrastructure or development projects.
Proven experience with data governance.
Proven experience with QGIS.
Proven experience in writing documentation and schemas in Confluence.
Proven experience with terminology, organization, roles, and processes of project management methodologies (e.g., Prince2, PMBok), and the ability to transfer expert knowledge.
Master's or doctorate in geoscience.
Language requirement: Dutch at European CEFR level C2.
Proven experience with project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management).
Additional knowledge and experience with ITIL is preferred.
Additional knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred.
Languages
Dutch: Native (C2)
English: Very good (C1)
French: Good (B2)
Additional Info
Preferred start date: 02/03/2026
Preferred end date: 31/12/2026
Number requested: 1
Employment percentage: 100%
Homeworking possible: Yes, at least 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll do
- Take charge of data and digitalization projects from concept to delivery
- Monitor scope, timing, and quality while ensuring clear priorities and alignment among all stakeholders
- Collaborate closely with business analysts, domain experts, architects, data scientists, data engineers, and the data governance officer
- Translate strategic objectives into concrete project plans and ensure timely, quality delivery of data products in accordance with governance guidelines
- Act as a connecting link between business and IT, creating support among internal and external stakeholders
- Pay attention to both technical feasibility and societal added value
What we're looking for
- Proven experience as a Project Leader in infrastructure or development projects
- Proven experience with data governance
- Proven experience with QGIS
- Proven experience in writing documentation and schemas in Confluence
- Proven experience with terminology, organization, roles, and processes of project management methodologies (e.g., Prince2, PMBok)
- Master's or doctorate in geoscience
- Dutch at European CEFR level C2
- Proven experience with project management techniques and tools (risk management, issue management)
- Additional knowledge and experience with ITIL is preferred
- Additional knowledge of MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel) is preferred
Skills
- QGIS
- Confluence
- MS Project
- MS Office